Huawei Nova 15 Max vs OnePlus 13T
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6260); the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 682,743); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 232g).
Huawei Nova 15 Max
OnePlus 13T
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6260 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $650
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 185g vs 232g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the OnePlus 13T, the OnePlus 13T scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Max — 28/100, OnePlus 13T — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Huawei Nova 15 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100. In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (66/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | OnePlus 13T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3173674 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6260 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $650 |
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and OnePlus 13T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $151. Huawei Nova 15 Max was $151 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (92/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Huawei Nova 15 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (53/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (66/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the OnePlus 13T?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the OnePlus 13T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the OnePlus 13T?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.